Never Underestimate Children.
It's one of my most fundamental beliefs: never underestimate children. You'd be amazed what children are capable of when they're given half a chance. The early stages of piano lessons involved a lot of figurative hand-holding. Explaining something in detail... And...
read moreMusic Skills Are Life Skills
You know what's really hard? Perseverance. Making a mistake and trying again. Sticking with something for years instead of moving on to the next thing. Failing over and over, and still keeping the faith that you'll eventually succeed. You know who has a lot of...
read moreThe time I saw America’s Got Talent Make Up a Totally Fake Backstory…
Learning to sing is hard. Really hard. Most people don't know that because...well...the people who've already learned how to sing make it look easy! They're supposed to. If a singer is up on stage struggling, and really showing how hard something is, it makes the...
read morePractice Doesn’t Make Perfect
"Practice makes perfect," right? Wrong. Oh, so wrong. Musicians love to pull this old adage apart. I've heard allll sorts of variations on "practice makes perfect." There's "practice makes permanent." (That is, if you practice mistakes, you'll make those mistakes in...
read moreA spooky piano story… ?
A little girl approaches a creepy old house. She clutches her books as she rings the doorbell. A voice calls “come in!” and the little girl’s hands tremble as she turns the doorknob and goes inside. Inside, it’s a little dark and there’s a musty smell. The little...
read moreTip #4: How to Make Sure the Money You Spend on Piano Lessons Doesn’t Go to Waste
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read moreTip #3: How to Make Sure the Money You Spend on Piano Lessons Doesn’t Go to Waste
Your kids' early musical experiences will make a big difference in how much (and how quickly) they'll be able to learn in piano lessons. They'll also impact your kids' attitudes toward music for life. They'll help your kids stay motivated and positive in piano...
read moreHow to Make Sure the Money You Spend on Piano Lessons Doesn’t Go to Waste: Tip #2
Learn more about the second tip of How NOT to Waste Your Money on Piano Lessons. Did you know there's no such thing as a "perfect performance"? Find out more below: ...
read moreTip #1: How NOT to Waste Your Money on Piano Lessons
Hi, everyone! If you're like most people considering piano lessons for your kids... You want the benefits of music study for your child – they're worth the price tag, if your kid ACTUALLY gets those benefits. It's not too much money to spend on...
read moreHow NOT to Waste Your Money on Piano Lessons
Harsh, right? But it's no secret--the cost of piano lessons can seriously add up. (Less here than at some other places, but still...) You want the benefits of music study for your kid - the increased focus, resilience, and improved academic performance. And you want...
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